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Burnt-out vehicle @ Pockwood Pond nearly 3 weeks later peeves residents
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- It was on March 20, 2024, that a vehicle was burnt to a shell at Pockwood Pond on Tortola.
Solution for violence in VI is ‘more sports’– Premier Wheatley
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has posited that more organised sports and events targeting youths will work towards reducing crime in the territory.
'Fabulous' BVI Spring Regatta finishes on a light note
NANNY CAY, VI – Competitors racing in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta experienced a week of mixed conditions which put the best to the test; light for Spring Regatta and typical windy trades for the Sailing Festival, so those who competed in the full week can attest to just how exhilarating the breeze can be in the beautiful [British] Virgin Islands.
Disappointment: Tola crushed 67-88 by USVI in King of the Courts finale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex was packed last evening, Sunday, April 7, 2024 as the Virgin Islands (VI) fans came out in numbers to see their hometown team, Tola, take on defending champions US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the grand finale of the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championships.
13 teams to slug it out in 2024 National Fast Pitch League
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI– Baseball fans in the Virgin Islands can look forward to another season of softball in the territory, as the Virgin Islands Softball Baseball Association (VISBA) launched its 2024 Fast Pitch League on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark in Long Bush, Tortola.
70 slogans submitted for 70th VI Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Residents of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) have enthusiastically participated in the slogan competition for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival by submitting 70 creative slogans to commemorate this landmark celebration.
VI to experience partial solar eclipse today, April 8, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 2:44 PM today, Monday, April 8, 2024, the [British] Virgin Islands will experience a partial solar eclipse that will last for just over an hour.
Republic Bank launches new exclusive vertical Mastercard Black credit card
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Republic Bank (BVI) has launched a vertical Mastercard Black credit card, which stands as the most premium offering within the Bank’s suite of credit card products.
Sul Vento & La Novia unbeaten heading into final day of BVI Spring Regatta
NANNY CAY, VI- Sul Vento, a Sunsail 41 in the Bareboat Division, and La Novia, a Leopard 50 ‘ in the Cruising Multihull Division, are two of the vessels with a perfect record heading into the final day of racing at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival.
Honourable Rymer to lead VI delegation to Seatrade 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) is set to make a strong impression at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, set to take place from April 8 to 11, 2024 in Miami, Florida.